I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet. -- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

03 December 2011

A Card Would Be Nice!

I live my life gorilla glued to an email box. I think at last count I have 10 email addresses that actually get used everyday! I truly get dizzy hopping from one to the other and sometimes I forget which box I am in and why on earth I am there. A very strange life for someone who loves all things paper.

I know! I know! We need to save our trees (there are wonderful cards on recycled paper by the way...) but I love getting REAL mail...knowing that someone cared enough to take the time to select a card and write me a note of hello, address the envelope, place a pretty stamp on it and send it off.

Receiving a card in your postal box is always a treat - romantic and nostalgic in this day of three letter texts. Yes, there are some fun and lovely e-cards available -I am a fan of Ojolie- but can you tie an e-card in a ribbon and keep it for years?? I still have the very first Birthday, Holiday and Valentine cards I ever received. I have cards from so many who are no longer with me but I will always have their notes and their love in an envelope forever, can't get that with an email!

The loveliest way to send a card this time of year is through the many many charitable organizations that offer Holiday Cards with proceeds supporting their cause -Visit Cards that Give for some wonderful greetings that Give Back!